Endocrine System Basics Quiz
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Which of the following is a main function of the endocrine system?

  • Regulating blood glucose (correct)
  • Synthesizing amino acids
  • Controlling muscle movement
  • Aiding in digestion
  • What are the basic categories of hormones?

  • Proteins and enzymes
  • Lipids and carbohydrates
  • Nucleic acids and vitamins
  • Amino acid based and steroids (correct)
  • What are hormones referred to as?

  • Nutrient carriers
  • Energy regulators
  • Building blocks
  • Messenger molecules (correct)
  • How are hormones transported in the body?

    <p>Through the circulatory system (blood)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of a hormone?

    <p>Intracellular chemical signal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not from the main function of the endocrine system?

    <p>Controlling muscle movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of molecules are steroids, one of the basic categories of hormones?

    <p>Lipid molecules derived from cholesterol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the endocrine system, hormones act on distant target cells and the effects are dependent on:

    <p>The programmed response of the target cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of key hormones in the endocrine system?

    <p>To influence activity of specific target tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of hormones in the endocrine system?

    <p>To maintain blood glucose levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

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